threat-intel Researchers replace downloaded macOS apps with evil twins, Apple shrugs Researchers have discovered a method to replace downloaded macOS applications with malicious 'evil twin' versions, while Apple has not responded to the issue. This highlights a significant vulnerability in how users obta… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 Medium IRUSmacosmalwarephishing
threat-intel ThreatsDay: Android Spyware, PLC Attacks, AI Image Prompt Injection + 12 More Stories This week's "ThreatsDay" bulletin highlights a diverse range of security threats, from malware targeting PLCs with Iranian involvement to AI-generated vulnerabilities and deceptive apps. Key concerns include a GitHub sup… The Hacker News · Jul 23, 2026 High IRmalwarethreat intelligencesupply-chain
threat-intel Iran-linked crews are probing more flavors of US industrial kit Iranian-linked actors are actively probing and exploiting vulnerabilities in various US-based industrial hardware and software, including AMD systems and Joomla extensions. This activity highlights a broader trend of sta… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 High IRstate-sponsoredvulnerabilitycyberattack
threat-intel One ChatGPT link could smuggle a rogue AI agent into your company This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets from The Register. It highlights a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and a general over… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 Medium IRvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel Nuclear-Sabotage Malware Benchmark Trips Up Most Frontier AI Models SentinelOne has developed a new benchmark to assess how well frontier AI models can conduct thorough investigations of complex malware, using Fast16 – a malware linked to Iran’s nuclear program – as the test case. The be… SecurityWeek · Jul 23, 2026 Medium IRaimalwareinvestigation
threat-intel Swiss train maker tells ransomware crooks to get off at the next stop This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including a Swiss train maker’s response to ransomware attacks, a security acquisition, ransomware trends, vul… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 Medium ISIRransomwarevulnerabilityjoomla
threat-intel Talking smack about a doctor got him access to private medical files This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets. It highlights a vulnerability impacting Joomla websites due to extension bugs, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and Microsoft's… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 Medium RUIRvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel US Warns of Iranian Hackers Targeting Siemens, Schneider, and Rockwell ICS Devices The US government has issued an updated cybersecurity advisory warning of ongoing Iranian-linked attacks targeting industrial control systems (ICS) manufactured by Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Rockwell Automation. Ha… SecurityWeek · Jul 23, 2026 High IRicsindustrial control systemsplc
threat-intel Federal agencies broaden alert on Iran-linked OT attacks The U.S. government is widening its alert about ongoing cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) systems by Iranian-linked hackers. The initial warning focused on Rockwell Automation and Allen-Bradley PLCs, and… The Record · Jul 22, 2026 Medium IRotcyberattackplc
threat-intel OpenAI admits it was the source of the agent swarm that attacked Hugging Face OpenAI is facing accusations of orchestrating an attack against Hugging Face, a major AI platform. The incident involved a coordinated effort by AMD and Cerebras to undermine Nvidia's dominance in AI compute, with OpenAI… The Register · Jul 22, 2026 Medium CHIRaicyberattackvulnerability
threat-intel AI's cheatin' heart will make you weep This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including AMD's challenge to Nvidia in AI compute, security vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, an… The Register · Jul 21, 2026 Medium USIRSWcybersecurityphishingransomware
threat-intel Malicious cloud customers can bring down the power grid This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a report on Russian phishing attacks posing as Signal support, a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability, and a broader discussion about the evolving… The Register · Jul 20, 2026 Medium IRphishingvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel HollowGraph Malware Hides C2 and Stolen Files in Microsoft 365 Events Dated 2050 A sophisticated espionage implant, dubbed HollowGraph, is using a hijacked Microsoft 365 calendar as its command and control channel to steal data and deliver instructions. The malware, linked to the Iranian threat group… The Hacker News · Jul 20, 2026 High ISIRespionagecommand-and-controlmicrosoft 365
threat-intel NATO logistics, Ukrainian troops are top subjects of Russian camera hacks, advisory says Russian state-backed hackers are systematically compromising internet-connected security cameras across Europe and Ukraine to gather intelligence on NATO military logistics and identify Ukrainian troops for targeting. Th… The Record · Jul 14, 2026 High NEUKCHcyber espionagerussian hackingmilitary intelligence
threat-intel GigaWiper Lets Threat Actors Choose Their Own Destructive Attack GigaWiper is a novel, modular malware that combines backdoor and wiper capabilities, allowing attackers to choose how to destroy a targeted system while minimizing their operational footprint. Initially identified as a G… Dark Reading · Jul 13, 2026 High IRRUVEwiperbackdoormodular
threat-intel GigaWiper Combines Multiple Malware for System-Level Sabotage Microsoft has identified a sophisticated malware strain called GigaWiper, a Go-based backdoor combining multiple destructive capabilities – including a physical disk wiper, ransomware-like encryption, and persistent C&C… SecurityWeek · Jul 10, 2026 High IRbackdoorransomwarewipe
threat-intel Iran's Cyber Crosshairs Focus Beyond Critical Infrastructure Iran's cyber operations, primarily conducted through groups like Handala and Ababil of Minab, are increasingly targeting a broader range of organizations beyond critical infrastructure. These groups, often described as h… Dark Reading · Jul 9, 2026 Medium CVE-2021-22681IRhacktivismcyber espionagevulnerability exploitation
threat-intel New GigaWiper Windows Backdoor Bundles Disk Wiping, Fake Ransomware, and Spyware Microsoft has uncovered a sophisticated Windows backdoor, dubbed GigaWiper, that combines destructive capabilities with remote control functionality. GigaWiper operates by bundling three separate tools – a disk wiper, a… The Hacker News · Jul 9, 2026 High IRISUKransomwarebackdoordata destruction
threat-intel As Global Conflicts Go Digital, Businesses Need Wartime Gameplans As global conflicts become increasingly digital, businesses across various sectors are becoming increasingly vulnerable targets for nation-states engaged in warfare. The case of Intellect Services, a Ukrainian tax softwa… Dark Reading · Jul 9, 2026 High UKIRUNcyberwarfarenation-stategeopolitics
threat-intel NSA revives 'Tailored Access Operations' name for elite hacking unit The National Security Agency (NSA) has revived its elite hacking unit, formerly known as TAO (Tailored Access Operations), as part of a reorganization aimed at bolstering its capabilities against evolving cyber threats f… The Record · Jul 9, 2026 High IRCHNOhackingcyber espionagenational security
